- Determine the two consecutive whole numbers that bracket 16.61
- 16.61 is between 16 and 17
- 16.5 is the midpoint between 16 and 17
- As illustrated on the number line, 16.61 is greater than the midpoint (16.5)
- Therefore, 16.61 rounded to the nearest whole number (ones place) = 17
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